The first major mixed use development for the western side of Gerringong’s main street has been lodged, and is on exhibition until 3 August.

The double block, 15 and 17 Blackwood Street, was sold last November for $3.6 million and it and neighbouring blocks are ripe for development given their B2 Local Centre zoning.

Using shop top housing provisions for that zoning, the DA proposes 37 apartments (1 x 1 bed/studio; 6 x 2 bedroom; and 30 x 3 bedroom), two basements with 109 parking spaces, four serviced apartments and seven commercial tenancies.

The sloping block will accommodate two buildings, separated by a communal courtyard and extensive landscaping.

Pedestrian access will be from Blackwood Street and Figtree Lane, with vehicular access via Blackwood Street only.

The DA notes that a meeting with Council’s Development Assessment Unit prior to lodging resulted in changes including the height throughout complying to the 11 metre height limit, shade information, drying areas, a dedicated manager’s office and compliant ceiling heights.

The South Precinct Group has placed discussion of this development on its agenda for the August meeting on Thursday 11 August, but this will be after submissions close.

The information on this and other DAs is available on Council’s DA Tracker.

While comments can and have been placed on the Planning Alerts website [see our article about this service Keeping alert to DAs], a Council spokesperson notes that this is a third-party service, so people should use Council’s DA Tracker for the formal listing of their views.

The Council website invites the public to make a submission using this link.

Comments on the Planning Alerts site so far note concerns about traffic, bulk, look and parking.